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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,278.38, 10,926.80 and 6,060.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,278.38, 10,926.80 and 6,060.68 is: 9,098.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,278.38 : 10,926.80 = 6,060.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,278.38/10,926.80 = 6,060.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,278.38x = 10,926.80 × 6,060.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,278.38x = 66,223,838.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,223,838.22/7,278.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,098.71

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